Bengaluru: Some of the leading personality from Karnataka sent an open letter to CM Bommai Basilvaraj on Wednesday, expressing concern for what they called “frequent violence against religious minorities” in the state.
They asked CM to control the periphery elements and uphold the long history of Karnataka as a progressive state that facilitated social harmony with a compound community.
Reacting to the letter, Bommai said all minorities in the state of secure and their constitutional rights were protected.
“If there is excess, direct action has been taken by the government.” The letter was signed by 34 intellectuals from the country, including Ramachandra Guha, Janaki Nair, Sharadchandra Lele, Vinod Gaur and other Vidyanand Nanjundiahamong.